Plant-Based, Scalp-Focused Ingredients

Red Clover botanical ingredient icon in ACTIIV hair care, used for antioxidant support and scalp nourishment. Red Clover botanical ingredient icon in ACTIIV hair care, used for antioxidant support and scalp nourishment.

Red Clover

Rich in natural compounds, it helps maintain a clean-feeling, balanced scalp for healthier-looking hair.

Green tea botanical ingredient icon featured in ACTIIV hair care for antioxidant and scalp-refreshing benefits. Green tea botanical ingredient icon featured in ACTIIV hair care for antioxidant and scalp-refreshing benefits.

Green Tea

Rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, it helps protect the scalp from external stressors.

Brahmi herb ingredient icon featured in ACTIIV hair formulas for calming and strengthening hair and scalp. Brahmi herb ingredient icon featured in ACTIIV hair formulas for calming and strengthening hair and scalp.

Brahmi

Revitalizes hair for a healthier-looking appearance — Brahmi is known to condition and support the scalp, helping strands look refreshed and lively.

Overall rating: 4.704698 / 5 from 298 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Recover Women 2.7 oz. Travel Size Duo offers a convenient solution for women seeking improved hair density and health. Users report noticeable hair growth, fuller and healthier hair, and a clean, smooth feel. While some users see significant differences, others do not, indicating varied results.

Summary topics

  • Hair Growth (25%): A significant number of customers appreciated the noticeable new growth in their hair after using the Actiiv system.
  • Hair Health (43%): A substantial number of customers stated that their hair feels fuller, healthier, and grows faster than it used to.
  • Hair Feel (7%): It was highlighted by customers that this product makes their hair feel fuller, clean, and smooth.

Review topics: [size, results, improvement, scent, quality, feeling, texture, works, bottle, hair, scalp, difference, shampoo, growth, conditioner, hair loss, shedding, actiiv, pump, lather, looking].

Review highlights

  • "I feel like this is helping my scalp health, and my hair feels so clean and smooth!"Miranda W.
  • "My hair feels so nice and smooth."Tina G.
  • "Seems like my hair is growing faster!"Yvette L.

Reviews

RecoverThickening Shampoo Treatment for women

"This shampoo has helped me tremendously. I have been using it for years and my hair is thicker and has more body!"

Lee P. (5/5)

Long time user

"I have been using this product since 2015. I am an octogenarian, but still try to look presentable since I continue an active social schedule. People often complement me on my hair. My hair is naturally very fine, but using this product it remains thick and healthy looking. It's a little expensive for an old person on a small budget, but I remain committed to using it every other day."

Reachastarr (5/5)

"I love it! My hair looks and feels thicker!"

Crystal (5/5)

Great Products

"Improved my hair immensely! Hair loss reduced dramatically."

Judith E. (5/5)

Natural hair

"Hair felt softer after first use. My hair looks thicker and fuller after using The Recovery Hair trio consistently for a few weeks. I love the way my hair looks and feels with this system. The product quality is great and only a small quantity of the thick and creamy shampoo and conditioner is needed to wash and condition scalp. It’s a little pricey but worth it."

Lestroy M. (5/5)

Exceeds Expectations

"I am an avid user of the Actiiv Recover System. My stylist turned me onto it when I was complaining about hair thinning a decade ago. I used the product with great results and took a break from it. My stylist and I were consulting about my hair and I said I was going to restart my usage of the system again. Within 3 months we both noticed a huge difference in the amount of hair I have and how much fuller my hair looked. In addition to less hair on my bathroom floor to clean up, I have been wowed by the results and how my hair looks and feels. I LOVE using this system. I highly recommend trying it and would be astonished if you did not have good results within a short period of time."

Rebecca R. (5/5)

Hair restoration

"I’ve used the Recover shampoo and conditioner for at least 4 years. I have very thin/fine hair. This shampoo is perfect for my hair. It feels great and doesn’t weigh it down. One of my pictures were used of how much hair loss I had when I started using this product and there is a definite proof of it works. I will use it again."

Anita W. (5/5)

Seems to be helping

"Just started using the products but I like them so far. I do seem to have more body if nothing emse"

Vanessa M. (5/5)

"timely receipt of products. tried today for the first time… so far so good."

Denise (4/5)

I was experiencing a lot

"I was experiencing a lot of shedding. Within a month of using this product, I am experiencing little to none. Also, I have used this product in the past, and I feel it lathers much better than in the past. . the product works!"

Colleen M. (5/5)

Q&A

Your Questions Answered, Before You Buy

A plant-based shampoo treatment that nourishes the scalp and helps hair look visibly thicker and fuller with consistent use. Formulated with cold-pressed botanical actives. Try it risk-free for 90 days.

Customers using ACTIIV routines often describe noticing:

  • Less hair shedding within 30 days
  • Hair feeling stronger and fuller within 60 days. 
  • Visible changes after 3 months of consistent use.

Our products are risk-free for 90 days.

Apply to wet hair and scalp every other day. Massage in and leave for 5 minutes before rinsing. Follow with our Recover Conditioner. Our Hair serums can be added for additional results. Safe to use alongside your regular shampoo on other days.

A 7 oz bottle used every other day lasts approximately 90 days for most people — around 3 months per bottle. That works out to roughly $1/day for a salon-grade treatment shampoo and conditioner. Subscribe to save on every order.

For greater value, many customers have experienced our 16oz Bottles lasting up to 8 Months.

Yes — it's the most important step. The plant actives need time to reach the scalp. Rinsing immediately is the most common reason people don't see results. Set a timer: 5 minutes in the shower changes everything.

Yes — all ACTIIV products are vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. Formulas are plant-based with no animal-derived ingredients and are never tested on animals. Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.

ACTIIV is a scalp treatment system, not a commodity shampoo. Cold-pressed botanical actives, CO2 extraction, FDA-registered US manufacturing, and a 90-day guarantee justify the difference. At ~$1/day, it costs less than one salon visit per month.

We recommend consulting your OB-GYN or healthcare provider before introducing any new hair care product during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. A full ingredient list is available on each product page to share with your provider.

ACTIIV uses mild sulfate derivatives (ammonium laureth sulfate and sodium coco-sulfate) — gentler cleansing agents distinct from the harsh sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) most people are cautioned against. The formula is alcohol-free and does not strip natural scalp oils.

Yes. ACTIIV shampoos and serums can be used on natural hair with extensions or protective styles. Apply the shampoo to your scalp and accessible hair, and focus the serum directly on your scalp. Color-safe and keratin-safe.